Best Local Businesses and Services in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre, the seat of Luzerne County, grew up around anthracite coal on the Susquehanna River. Today it is home to Wilkes University and King's College, a revitalized downtown around Public Square, and easy access to the Pocono Mountains and Mohegan Pennsylvania casino.
Below you'll find every Pennsylvania Connection guide for Wilkes-Barre, grouped by category. Each guide lists local businesses with their address, phone number, opening hours and website, plus advice on how to choose.
⚕ Health in Wilkes-Barre
🔧 Home Services in Wilkes-Barre
⚖ Legal in Wilkes-Barre
💼 Professional Services in Wilkes-Barre
🚗 Cars in Wilkes-Barre
🍽 Food & Drink in Wilkes-Barre
🛍 Stores in Wilkes-Barre
🧸 Kids & Family in Wilkes-Barre
💇 Beauty & Fitness in Wilkes-Barre
🐾 Pets in Wilkes-Barre
🤝 Community in Wilkes-Barre
Living in Wilkes-Barre: what to know
- Nickname: the Diamond City
- County: Luzerne County
- Population: about 44,000
- Area codes: 570 and 272
- Region: Northeastern Pennsylvania
Much of Wilkes-Barre sits in the Susquehanna floodplain behind the Wyoming Valley levee system, so flood insurance and basement waterproofing are common concerns for homeowners.
Scranton is about 20 minutes away, and many Wyoming Valley businesses serve Kingston, Plains, Wilkes-Barre Township and the surrounding towns.
Popular neighborhoods: Downtown, Parsons, Miners Mills, North End, South Wilkes-Barre, Heights, Rolling Mill Hill.